Reacting Honourable Igbokwe took to his social media handle, where he said such never happened and asked members of the public to disregard such news, as according to him were peddled by 'children of hate'.

"It was a figment of the imagination of the lost generation who know nothing except how to tell outright lies, falsehoods, posting scurrilous drivels, calling other Nigerians names, and sowing seeds of discord." He said

According to the elder statesman he just ended a weekly meeting with his colleagues.

" I will continue to preach that Igbo must imbibe cultural competence and emotional intelligence in Nigeria. They must learn how to build bridges across Nigeria and not burning bridges. This is common sense." He said.